South Korea is launching a new visa program for foreigners who are interested in learning about Korean culture and entertainment, also known as Hallyu or the Korean Wave. The Hallyu visa program, which will be implemented in the first half of 2022, is expected to attract more global talents and fans to the country, and to boost its cultural and creative industries¹.
The Hallyu visa program is a special type of travel visa that will allow foreigners to stay in South Korea for longer than 90 days, if they enroll in an entertainment-related education program.
The program will cover various fields, such as music, drama, film, animation, and gaming, and will provide opportunities for foreigners to learn from Korean experts and professionals, and to experience the Korean entertainment industry and content creation process¹.
The Hallyu visa program is part of the South Korean government’s initiative to promote and support its cultural content, which has gained worldwide popularity and recognition in recent years, thanks to the success of K-pop groups, such as BTS and Blackpink, K-dramas, such as Crash Landing on You and Squid Game, and movies, such as Parasite and Train to Busan.
The government hopes that the Hallyu visa program will help foster more cultural exchange and cooperation, and create more jobs and income for the local industry¹.
The Hallyu visa program is different from other visas in several ways, such as:
The Hallyu visa program, therefore, is a unique and innovative visa program that will cater to the growing demand and interest of foreigners who want to learn and experience Korean culture and entertainment, and who want to contribute and participate in the Korean Wave.
The Hallyu visa program, however, is not without challenges and risks, as it may face legal, technical, and practical issues, and as it may have implications for the quality and diversity of Korean culture and entertainment. The Hallyu visa program, therefore, should be implemented and managed with caution and responsibility, and with respect for the rights and interests of all parties involved.
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